(Begins with our Children’s Chat and then the Sermon begins around 6 minute 24 second mark)
A New Self IN Christ
Ephesians 4:17 – 32
Ephesians Theme: A New Life IN Christ
Today’s Focus: The New Self (Inner)
Review (Chapters 1 – 4:16)
A New Relationship IN Christ Jesus (1:1 – 14)
A New Power IN Christ for Daily Living (1:15 – 23)
A New Way of Life IN Christ (2:1 – 10)
A New Family IN Christ Jesus (2:11 – 22)
A New Order IN Christ (3:1 – 13)
A New Blessing IN Christ (3:14 – 21)
A New Oneness IN Christ (4:1-6)
A New Calling IN Christ (4:7 – 16)
Message: The New Me
A. In the Past We Lived in Darkness. (verses 17 – 19)
B. But Now Things Are Different. (verses 20 – 24)
C. We Live Our Lives to Please Jesus. (verses 25 – 32)
1. We are truthful with others. (Verse 25)
2. We control our temperament. (Verses 26 – 27)
3. We live upright, productive, generous lives. (Verse 28)
4. We choose our words wisely. (Verse 29)
5. We don’t grieve the Holy Spirit in our spirit. (Vs. 30 – 31)
6. We treat others with love and forgiveness. (Verse 32)
Our Challenge: Walking in Newness of Life
(Romans 6:4)
The Goal: To Walk Worthy (Ephesians 4:1)
So, how well does our behavior reflect Jesus?
SOUL SEARCH
Do you want more out of life? It’s available IN Christ!
• God has a gift for you paid for by Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:23)
• It’s the gift of an abundant new life, now & forever. (John 10:10)
• Like any gift, you need to accept it to receive it. (John 1:12)
Here’s how to start living a life of blessing in Christ.
• If you’ve never made a profession of faith, (Romans 10:9)
Accept Jesus as your Lord & savior and you will be saved.
• If you know Jesus but have wandered away, (Luke 15:20)
Return to Him, and you will be welcomed home with open arms.
• Do you just long for a deeper daily walk with Jesus, (Luke 9:23)
Commit to following Him and you will experience abundant life.
• Still not sure or not ready? That’s okay! (Matthew 7:7)
Keep seeking Jesus and you will find Him, or He will find you.
God’s promise to every seeker.
Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:13)
All will be welcomed as a child of God – NQA. (2 Peter 1:11)
(Begins with our Children’s Chat and then the Sermon begins around 6 minute 24 second mark)
A New Self IN Christ
Ephesians 4:17 – 32
Ephesians Theme: A New Life IN Christ
Today’s Focus: The New Self (Inner)
Review (Chapters 1 – 4:16)
A New Relationship IN Christ Jesus (1:1 – 14)
A New Power IN Christ for Daily Living (1:15 – 23)
A New Way of Life IN Christ (2:1 – 10)
A New Family IN Christ Jesus (2:11 – 22)
A New Order IN Christ (3:1 – 13)
A New Blessing IN Christ (3:14 – 21)
A New Oneness IN Christ (4:1-6)
A New Calling IN Christ (4:7 – 16)
Message: The New Me
A. In the Past We Lived in Darkness. (verses 17 – 19)
B. But Now Things Are Different. (verses 20 – 24)
C. We Live Our Lives to Please Jesus. (verses 25 – 32)
1. We are truthful with others. (Verse 25)
2. We control our temperament. (Verses 26 – 27)
3. We live upright, productive, generous lives. (Verse 28)
4. We choose our words wisely. (Verse 29)
5. We don’t grieve the Holy Spirit in our spirit. (Vs. 30 – 31)
6. We treat others with love and forgiveness. (Verse 32)
Our Challenge: Walking in Newness of Life
(Romans 6:4)
The Goal: To Walk Worthy (Ephesians 4:1)
So, how well does our behavior reflect Jesus?
SOUL SEARCH
Do you want more out of life? It’s available IN Christ!
• God has a gift for you paid for by Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:23)
• It’s the gift of an abundant new life, now & forever. (John 10:10)
• Like any gift, you need to accept it to receive it. (John 1:12)
Here’s how to start living a life of blessing in Christ.
• If you’ve never made a profession of faith, (Romans 10:9)
Accept Jesus as your Lord & savior and you will be saved.
• If you know Jesus but have wandered away, (Luke 15:20)
Return to Him, and you will be welcomed home with open arms.
• Do you just long for a deeper daily walk with Jesus, (Luke 9:23)
Commit to following Him and you will experience abundant life.
• Still not sure or not ready? That’s okay! (Matthew 7:7)
Keep seeking Jesus and you will find Him, or He will find you.
God’s promise to every seeker.
Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:13)
All will be welcomed as a child of God – NQA. (2 Peter 1:11)